Oak Ridge Nursing Home

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 11.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 3.68% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a fall leading to major injury.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 3.82% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint could also be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 13.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 13.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 2.55% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. High levels of depression may indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 99.5% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 16.79% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 10.26% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Many believe that the ability to move around is critical to patients physical and mental health.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 10.26% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of patients.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 26.09% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Oak Ridge Nursing Home, 75.37% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.